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| 1. Snibor |
| 2. Boo-Dah |
| 3. Blood Count |
| 4. U.M.M.G. |
| 5. Charpoy |
| 6. After All |
| 7. The Intimacy of the Blues |
| 8. Raincheck |
| 9. Day Dream |
| 10. Rock Skippin' at the Blue Note |
| 11. All Day Long |
| 12. Lotus Blossom |
| 13. Ocht O'Clock Rock |
| 14. Raincheck |
| 15. Smada |
| 16. Smada |
| 17. Midriff |
| 18. My Little Brown Book |
| 19. Lotus Blossom |
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This 1967 tribute to Duke's right-hand man and "Take the 'A' Train" composer Billy Strayhorn is one of the Ellington band's truest late-period masterpieces. Blowing out the back doors with their tears, the group rumbles through the likes of "Blood Count" and "Day-dream," with their leader also contributing an immensely touching solo-piano version of "Lotus Blossom." --Rickey Wright
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The death Of Billy Strayhorn was an incalculable loss, not only to the Duke Ellington Orchestra but to Jazz and Popular music as well. The Musical Chemistry between Ellington and Strayhorn, longtime musical collaboraters, has been well documented, Strayhorn selflessly allowing Ellington to take the credit for his own compositions on occassions. This Album was Duke and his Orchestra's personal tribute to the man who had contributed so many compositions to the band which ended ranging outwards and beyond to become recognised standards for Jazz musicians the world over. Take the A Train, Lush Life, Chelsea Bridge to name but a few.This Album is a fitting Tribute to the Genius of Strayhorn, and the Orchestra needless to say provide a performance that does him proud.Musical fashions and trends come and go, but good Music, well played by exceptionally talented Musicians will never die. Every track on this disc is first rate, but if I had to single out two they would be Johnny Hodges heartbreaking rendition of the ironically entitled " Blood Count " Strayhorns Last Composition and Ellingtons Solo Piano version of Lotus Blossom, captured whilst the rest of the Band were packing away their Instruments, but fortunately whilst the tapes were still running. An emotional musical Eulogy from a Band at the top of their game. No one with a serious appreciation of good music should be without a copy of this Album.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
No Lush Life, no A Train, no Chelsea Bridge. When Duke decided to pay tribute to Billy Strayhorn shortly after his death, he included less known numbers but made a fantastic tribute to his arranger. The Ellington band at its best is difficult to beat, but on this occasion they were playing for a special reason and and they excelled themselves. Strayhorn's last composition and arrangement was written in hospital shortly before he died. I defy anyone not to get goose pimples from hearing Hodges playing it.
An absolute must. If anyone tells you that big bands were dead in the sixties, just play them this.
An absolute must. If anyone tells you that big bands were dead in the sixties, just play them this.
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Most jazz fans with any appreciation of Ellington will probably put this set in perhaps the top 5 of the his output.From the opening bars of 'Snibor' to the final track- the bonus addition of 'Lotus Blossom',the listener is in for a treat.This is Ellington and his crew at their very best: powerful swinging performances, great solos and moments of real sensitivity and beauty put at the service of some very tasty arrangements and memorable tunes.My particular faves include 'My Little Brown Book' and the solo piano version of 'Lotus Blossom',but why take my word? Find out for yourself what is on offer. I can guarantee a genuinely fulfilling and enjoyable musical expedience. And just for once, the additional tracks included in this reissue add rather then lessen to the listening pleasure.
No finer tribute to Billy Strayhorn -could be imagined.Remastered and nicely packaged with informative sleevenotes, this issue would be a great addition to any music lovers library.
No finer tribute to Billy Strayhorn -could be imagined.Remastered and nicely packaged with informative sleevenotes, this issue would be a great addition to any music lovers library.
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After all
The music of Duke Ellington is like a vast warm lake whose far shores can only be glimpsed, into which it is a noble pleasure to plunge whenever one is in the mood. Read more
Published 11 months ago by GlynLuke
Great
Probably the best Ellington studio recording of the sixties.Everyone on top form here out of respect for Billy Strayhorn. Wonderful Hodges,Cootie,and Cat Anderson. Read more
Published 20 months ago by R. R. Thompson
Duke and Swee'Pea
Beautiful disk - especially Lotus Blossom - illustrating the depth of the link between Ellington and his closest collaborator. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2009 by J. R. Bailey
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